THE HOTTEST: Everything You Need To Know in Country Music News This Week.

• On the verge artist Ashley Cooke and country veteran Brett Young play their new duet “Never Til Now” on ABC’s hit show The Bachelorette.

• Annual BeachLife Ranch Festival announces dates and an impressive lineup! Tickets and info at BeachLifeRanch.com Use the promo code: Allcountry at checkout for a 10% discount!

• Singer/songwriter Corey Kent has signed with Sony Music Nashville on the label’s RCA Nashville imprint. His debut single “Wild As Her” impacts country radio August 15.

• Country singer and “Gold Chain Cowboy” Parker McCollum had his signature gold chain returned to him after he gave it to a fan at a show this week.

• “Should Have Known Better” singer Jesse James Decker premiered her Kittenish Swim Line Miami Swim Week Fashion show.

• Luke Combs and wife Nicole celebrated their first month as parents to baby Tex with some new family photos.

• Ashley McBryde speaks out after sudden hiatus: “Back To Business."

• Born In Bristol: new docudrama about the birth of country music to feature country icons.

• Lady A teases collaboration with breakout star Breland: “Something Cool Brewing.”

• Sam Hunt releases fun new music video for his latest single "Water Under The Bridge."

• Maddie and Tae announce tour and new album.